NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: August 1, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
Player Transactions and Signings
Victor Wembanyama espn.com inked a new, long-term endorsement deal with Nike, which will feature his own signature sneaker line, according to sources. Gary Payton espn.com is returning to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year contract worth $3.9 million, a veteran minimum deal, sources have informed ESPN. Draymond Green espn.com also re-signed with the Warriors for another year, a move that has received a grade in the latest free agent analysis.
Offseason Buzz and League News
The NBA's investigation espn.com into the Los Angeles Clippers potentially circumventing the salary cap to sign Kawhi Leonard may extend into 2027 if settlements are not reached. For the first espn.com time in five years, the NBA will not be holding any preseason games in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict in the region. The Indiana Pacers espn.com have unveiled their new Statement Edition uniforms, which feature a pinstriped design reminiscent of their late-1990s era uniforms.
Player Comparisons and Legal Matters
Kevin Durant espn.com drawn a parallel between the current Philadelphia 76ers, bolstered by the free agency acquisition of LeBron James, and his championship-winning Golden State Warriors teams, citing their immense offensive talent. In legal news espn.com an attorney for Terry Rozier argued in a court filing on Friday that a text message from a co-defendant suggests the NBA player was unaware of the alleged gambling scheme for which he has been indicted. NBA offseason espn.com continues to generate buzz, with ongoing tracking of free agency developments and trade updates, including the latest on players like DeMar DeRozan.